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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.04, 3,108.08 and 976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.04, 3,108.08 and 976.80 is: 1,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.04 : 3,108.08 = 976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.04/3,108.08 = 976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.04x = 3,108.08 × 976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.04x = 3,035,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,972.54/2,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.50

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